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Pig heart successfully used for first time in human transplant
A genetically-modified pig heart has been successfully used for the first time in a human transplant surgery in the United...
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N.Ireland
NI sees largest pig population in 10 years
The Northern Ireland pig population, at 716,800 head, is the largest on records covering the last decade, according to the...
Pig/Poultry
November pigmeat production up on last year despite sector crisis
Pigmeat production in November this year, at 93,000t, was 11% higher than in November 2020, despite the ongoing challenges faced...
Pig/Poultry
Changes to zinc use in pig feed discussed at seminars
“There will be challenges but also great opportunities in the coming months for Irish pig farmers, given the upcoming changes...
Pig/Poultry
AWC advise on methods for killing piglets on farm
The Animal Welfare Committee (AWC), via the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), has issued advice on methods...
Pig/Poultry
On-the-job training opportunity for entry-level pig stockpeople
An on-the-job training programme has been created for people of all ages looking to enter the pig industry. The programme...
N.Ireland
Funding for research on antibiotic alternatives for pigs
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), Martin Heydon, has announced a grant award...
N.Ireland
Pressure continues to build on Northern Ireland pig industry
Ulster Pork and Bacon Forum chief executive, Deirdre McIvor, has confirmed that farmers and processors working within the Northern Ireland...
Pig/Poultry
Confidential helpline set up to support pig industry
A confidential, 24-hour helpline has been set up by the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) to support workers affected by...
Agri Politics
Government launches support measures for the pig industry
The government has announced a package of measures to support the pig industry which has faced a number of challenges...
Agri-Business
Levy holiday announced for English and Scottish pig producers
Two meat levy bodies, in agreement with Ministers from Scotland and England, have today (Thursday, October 14) announced a pork...
Pig/Poultry
Insurers now investigating Oxfordshire pig-farm fire
Insurers are now investigating the cause of a fire that killed a number of pigs in Oxfordshire last week, as...
Other
Pigs killed in Oxfordshire fire
A number of pigs were killed in a fire in Oxfordshire just before the weekend, Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service...
Pig/Poultry
Pig industry protest Conservatives in Manchester
‘What do we want? Butchers; When do we want them? Now.’ This is one of chants echoed by members of...
Agri-Business
UFU urges DAERA to act over NI’s pig sector pressures
Shoppers could see fewer of their favourite pork products on supermarket shelves this Christmas, while farmers struggle to cope with...
Agri-Business
Pork crisis: NI’s pig backlog to reach 24,000 by mid-October
The backlog of pigs to be slaughtered could reach as many as 24,000 in just a month, according to representatives...
Agri-Business
70,000 pigs backing up on UK farms amid worker shortage
Healthy pigs will end up being destroyed and wasted - with an estimated 70,000 pigs backing up on farms -...
Agri-Business
Applications now open for Scottish Pig Producer Hardship Support Scheme
A £715,000 hardship fund has been set up to offer financial support to pig producers affected by the temporary closure...
